February, 2022

• 8 February

  Tai Chi improves gait and balance in people with Parkinson’s disease

  

  Background: Tai Chi has been shown to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), but its long-term effects and the related mechanisms remain to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the effects of long-term Tai Chi training on motor symptoms in PD and the underlying mechanisms. Methods: Ninety-five early-stage PD patients …

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• 7 February

  Both conventional acupuncture and motion style acupuncture improve neck pain

  

  Background: Neck pain is the most common symptom of cervical spondylosis. Objective: To discuss the indications for conventional acupuncture therapy and motion style acupuncture therapy combined with conventional acupuncture therapy in neck pain patients using data mining. Method: Seventy-six participants with neck pain were recruited and randomly divided into two paralleled groups. Participants …

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• 7 February

  Acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety

  

  Background: The estimated number of people living with anxiety disorders worldwide is around 264 million and is estimated to have worsened with the recent pandemic of COVID-19. Acupuncture has shown to have excellent therapeutic effects in reducing anxiety. Design: Double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial with 56 participants (21-82 years) with anxiety diagnosed …

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• 7 February

  Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong improves fatigue in cancer patients

  

  Background: Cancer-related fatigue is the most common concomitant symptom in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Such patients often present with subjective fatigue state accompanied by cognitive dysfunction, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Aim: To explore the effects of cognitive behavior therapy combined with Baduanjin exercise on cancer-related fatigue, …

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• 7 February

  Auricular acupuncture improves dry mouth syndrome

  

  Aims: To investigate the efficacy of applying auricular acupuncture treatment in improving dry mouth in institution-dwelling older adults. Background: Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a common distressing problem in older populations, especially for institution-dwelling older adults that can affect oral health and quality of life. Design: A randomised controlled trial was conducted from December …

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• 4 February

  Acupuncture points contain greater nerve endings that are suited to needle stimulation

  

  Background and objectives: Although the general functionality and structures of acupoints have been studied, there has been little insight into their underlying morphology and physical characteristics. We describe the microanatomical structures surrounding acupoints, the electron microscopic appearance of the needles, and the physical effects of acupuncture needling on the fascia. …

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• 4 February

  Moxibustion benefits IBS for up to 12 weeks

  

  Ethnopharmacological relevance: Moxibustion therapy is one of the traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods, which involves crushing dried herb Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vanio and rolling it into a long cigarette-like strip, igniting it and using its warmth to stimulate specific acupuncture points for a certain period of time. It …

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• 4 February

  A combination of western and Chinese medicine has the best outcome for COVID-19 patients

  

  Background: Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in late 2019, it has evolved into a global pandemic that has become a substantial public health concern. COVID-19 is still causing a large number of deaths in several countries around the world because of the lack of effective treatment. Aim: To systematically …

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• 3 February

  Chinese herbal medicine reduces the death rate in people with severe COVID-19

  

  Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new infectious disease associated with high mortality, and traditional Chinese medicine decoctions have been widely used for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in China; however, the impact of these decoctions on severe and critical COVID-19-related mortality has not been evaluated. Therefore, we aimed to …

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• 2 February

  The Chinese herb Huang Qi can improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

  

  Background: With the rising age of the global population, the incidence rate of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is increasing, which causes serious public health burden. The efforts for new therapeutic approaches are still being sought since the treatment effects of existing therapies are not quite satisfactory. Chinese traditional medicine proved to …

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